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Jimmy J. Hughes (February 3, 1938 – May 20, 2026) was an American rhythm and blues singer, whose biggest successes in the mid-1960s, notably his hit "Steal Away", were important in the early development of the Muscle Shoals music industry. == Life and career == Hughes was born in Leighton, AL on February 3, 1938. He was a cousin of Percy Sledge, was born and raised in Leighton, Alabama. He began singing in a gospel quartet, The Singing Clouds, while... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jimmy Hughes first charted in 1964 with Steal Away.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.